2016 Mazda MX-5 Undercover Welding Concern Safety Recall 3619F

June 27, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V496000

Skid Plate and Bracket May Detach

Parts that separate from the vehicle may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V496

Manufacturer MazdaeBay logo North American Operations

Components STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,476

 

Summary

MazdaeBay logo North American Operations (MazdaeBay logo) is recalling certain 2016 Miata MX-5 vehicles. The skid plate and metal bracket may detach from underneath the vehicle.

 

Remedy

MazdaeBay logo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the skid plate, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact MazdaeBay logo customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. MazdaeBay logo’s number for this recall is 3619F.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

Check if your Mazda has a Recall

 


REPAIR PROCEDURE
Recall Campaign 3619F

2016 MX-5 Undercover welding Concern Safety Recall 3619F

A. VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 

  1. Verify that the vehicle is within the following ranges:
ModelSubject VIN rangeSubject build date range
2016MY MX-5JM1ND**** G0 100680 – 103315From May 26,2015 through July  6,2015

 

The asterisk symbol “*” can be any letter or number.

  • If the vehicle is within the above ranges, proceed to Step 2.
  • If the vehicle is not within the above ranges, return vehicle to the customer or inventory.
  1. Perform a Warranty Vehicle Inquiry using your eMDCS System and inspect vehicle for Campaign Labels Recalls 3619F attached to the vehicle’s hood or bulkhead. Refer to eMDCS System – Warranty Vehicle Inquiry Results table below.

 NOTE:  Be sure to verify Recall number as the vehicle may have multiple Recall labels.

CAMPAIGN LABEL
CAMPAIGN LABEL

 

eMDCS System – Warranty Vehicle Inquiry Results:

If eMDCS displays:Campaign Label is: Action to perform:
RECALL 3619F OPENPresentContact the Warranty Hotline at (877) 727-6626 option 3 to update vehicle history.
Not presentProceed to “B. REPAIR PROCEDURE”.
RECALL 3619F CLOSEDPresentReturn vehicle to inventory or customer.
Not presentProceed to “C. CAMPAIGN LABEL INSTALLATION”.
RECALL 3619F IS NOT PRESENTDoes not applyRecall does not apply to this vehicle. Return vehicle to inventory or customer.

 

B. REPAIR PROCEDURE: Front cross member under cover Removal/Installation

ACTION TO BE TAKEN

  1. Lift up the vehicle.
  2. Remove bolts.
under cover

  1. Remove the front cross member under cover.
  2. Install new under cover in the reverse order of removal.

 

C. CAMPAIGN LABEL INSTALLATION

  1. Fill out a blue “Campaign Label”

(9999-95-065A-06) with Campaign No:  “3619F”, your dealer code, today’s date.

CAMPAIGN LABEL

 

Affix it to the hood or bulkhead as shown:

CAMPAIGN LABEL


PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION
Recall Campaign 3619F

 

CONDITION OF CONCERN

On certain subject vehicles, the metal bracket on the undercover may separate from the vehicle while driving. In the worst case, the metal bracket may fall off from the vehicle, creating a road hazard for other users, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

OUTLINE OF REPAIR

Replace the undercover with modified one.

Please refer to the Repair Procedure document on MGSS for the details.

 

SUBJECT VEHICLES

ModelSubject VIN rangeSubject build date range
2016 MY MX-5 (ND)JM1ND****G0 100680–103315From May 26,2015  through July 6, 2015

 

The asterisk symbol “*” can be any letter or number.

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION

MazdaeBay logo will notify U.S. owners by first class mail beginning by August 6, 2019.

 

PARTS INFORMATION 

DescriptionQuantity              RemarksPart Number
COVER UNDER1N/AN247-34-H80-B
BOLT1.0-9.0Claim if missing bolt(s) at repair.9YA0-20-876
Campaign Label1=50 labelsObtain in MazdaeBay logo e-Store
(no charge)
9999-95-065A-06

 

 

WARRANTY CLAIM PROCESSING INFORMATION

Undercover replacementScrap
Process NumberAK037A
Symptom Code99
Damage Code99
Causal Part No.N247-34-H80-BScrap Immediately
Quantity1
Labor OperationXXR87XRX
Related parts number & Qty9YA0-20-876 & 1.0 – 9.0
Labor Hours0.3 hrs.Type R3619F in the eMDCS
Claim Template section

 

RENTAL CAR INFORMATION 

MazdaeBay logo recommends the usage of the MCVP loaner vehicle when available. If all MCVP loaner vehicles are in use and unavailable, and the customer needs a rental car, then use your local rental facility and offer a rental car. Be sure that every effort is made to repair the car within one business day or less in order to allow the next customer the same experience.

 

Rental Car Warranty Claim Information 

MCVP Vehicle Preferred Rental Agency Vehicle
Warranty Type CodeN/A

MCVP does not require claim submission

A
Symptom Code99
Damage Code99
Part Number Main5555-36-19FR
Part Quantity0
Labor Operation CodeMM024XRX
Labor Hours0
Sublet – Rental Car
Sublet Invoice NumberNumber from Rental Invoice or Dealer Purchase Order
Sublet Type CodeEnter “Z9” (other)
Sublet AmountUp to $30.00 per day for the number of days customer
Sublet TextNumber of days rental car was

 

Rental expenses exceeding the two-day limit will require prior Warranty Department Authorization, as outlined in the MazdaeBay logo Rental Car Reimbursement Program policy.


IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

2016 MX-5 – Undercover Welding Concern Safety Recall 3619F
NHTSA Campaign Number 19V-496

 

August 2019

This notice applies to your vehicle: VIN _______________

 

Dear MazdaeBay logo Owner:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and

Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

MazdaeBay logo Motor Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2016 model year MX-5 vehicles produced from May 26, 2015 through July 6, 2015.

 

If you received this notice, your vehicle is included in this Recall.

 

What is the problem?

On certain subject vehicles, the metal bracket on the undercover skid plate may separate from the vehicle while driving, due to insufficient welding strength between the undercover and metal bracket. This could result in the metal bracket falling off the vehicle, creating a road hazard for other users, and increasing the risk of a crash.  

  1. Under cover
  2. Bracket

 

 

What will MazdaeBay logo do?

Protect What Is Important To You

Your MazdaeBay logo dealer will replace the undercover. The repair will be performed at no cost to you.

 

How long will it take?

It will take approximately half an hour to complete the repair; however, your MazdaeBay logo dealer may need your vehicle for a longer period of time.

MazdaeBay logo will provide alternate transportation, if needed, when your vehicle is at an authorized MazdaeBay logo dealership for a recall repair. Schedule an appointment with an authorized MazdaeBay logo dealer so they can discuss and accommodate your needs.

 

What should you do?

MazdaeBay logo is concerned about your safety, and we encourage you to contact any authorized MazdaeBay logo dealer to schedule an appointment to have your MazdaeBay logo vehicle repaired as soon as possible. You do not need to bring this notice to the dealer, but it may assist in the check-in process.

What if you already paid for repair related to the concerns outlined in this recall campaign?

If you have already paid for repair or parts replacement due to conditions similar to this recall campaign prior to receiving this notice, you may be eligible for reimbursement of reasonable repair expenses based on MazdaeBay logo’s repair standards. Please complete the enclosed “Reimbursement Application Form”, include the necessary documentation, and mail it to us in the pre-addressed envelope provided, allowing 6-8 weeks for processing.

Where is the closest MazdaeBay logo dealer?

To locate your nearest MazdaeBay logo dealer, visit our website www.MazdaRecallInfo.com, or call our Customer Experience Center at (800) 222-5500, option #4.

 

Moved or no longer own this vehicle?

If you have moved or no longer own your MazdaeBay logo vehicle, please complete and mail the enclosed postage-paid Information Change Card (no envelope required) as soon as possible. This enables us to update our records and notify the current owner.

Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. Still have questions?

If you have any questions regarding this campaign, please contact our Customer Experience Center toll free at (800) 222-5500, option #6.

If MazdaeBay logo or its dealers do not repair the defect free of charge and within a reasonable amount of time, you may notify the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1888-327- 4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.

As a reminder, you can always go to www.MazdaRecallInfo.com and enter your VIN to view recalls and service campaigns that apply to your vehicle as well as register to receive future recall alerts.

Your safety is our first priority at MazdaeBay logo. We actively work to improve our products and search for solutions to improve your ownership experience. We apologize for any inconvenience this recall may have caused you.

Sincerely,

MazdaeBay logo North American Operations

 

Para información en español, visite www.MazdaSeguridad.com o llame a nuestro Centro de Experiencia para el Consumidor al (800) 222-5500, opción #8 para hablar con un representante en español.

 


Chronology of Defect
Possible Undercover fall off on MY 2016 MX-5

 

December 24, 2015: MazdaeBay logo received a first field report “Noise came from under cover” from U.S. market which only reported a noise concern, and tried to collect the subject parts.

January 26, 2016: MazdaeBay logo received the subject parts from the U.S. It was found that several of the twelve total welding points had separated.

March 22, 2016: As the result of detailed investigation of the returned parts, rapid degradation at the welding points was confirmed, but the welding performance was believed to meet design specifications. MazdaeBay logo adopted measuring the size of welds as a method to ensure the welding specification is being met.

May 17, 2016: MazdaeBay logo began to considerate the welding specification to control the performance of the weld properly.

September 12, 2016: The root cause was not identified. However, no similar concerns were received from the field, so MazdaeBay logo believed this case was caused by external factors. MazdaeBay logo decided to monitor the occurrence of similar issues in the field.

December 1, 2016: MazdaeBay logo changed the welding specification control method from measuring the weld size to the actual strength measurement at the welding points as a quality assurance measure.

February 2, 2018: MazdaeBay logo received a second field report regarding noise from the undercover.

March 26, 2018: MazdaeBay logo received a third field report from Europe that the undercover bracket loosened from the undercover during driving. From receipt of first field report to August, 2018, MazdaeBay logo received a total of 10 field reports from Europe regarding the undercover welding issue.

June 21, 2018: It was found that all cases of welding separation occurred on vehicles produced in June 2015. MazdaeBay logo confirmed that the weld separation issue related to a prolonged welding tool replacement cycle in production. The parts supplier had revised the tool replacement cycle in July 2015. There has been no separation of parts manufactured before or after this time frame.

September 13, 2018: MazdaeBay logo collected vehicle undercover parts from field vehicles in use. As a result of investigating returned parts, MazdaeBay logo found that with increasing number of parts welded by a single welding tool, the welding strength became weaker.

October 15, 2018: MazdaeBay logo began to evaluate the possibility of any safety risk.

March 11, 2019: Per the safety risk evaluation, if the undercover bracket completely separates from the vehicle, especially when driving at high speed, following vehicles may run over the bracket, leading to safety risk of contacting other vehicles.

June 10, 2019: MazdaeBay logo identified the potentially affected subject vehicle production range.

June 24, 2019: MazdaeBay logo held a Quality Audit Committee to review all available information to date and determined to conduct a proactive field action on certain MY2016 MX-5 vehicles..


MAZDAeBay logo DEALER EMAIL

August 1, 201 9

Attention: MazdaeBay logo General, Parts and Service Managers

Subject: Launch of Safety Recall 3619F – 2016 MX-5 — Undercover Welding Concern

MazdaeBay logo Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Safety Recall Campaign on certain 201 6 MX5 vehicles, affecting 2,476 U.S. and U.S. Territory vehicles.

Affected Vehicles:

ModelSubject VIN rangeSubject production date range
2016MY MX-5JMI ND GO 100680- 103315From May 26, 201 5 through July 6, 2015

 

Concern Outline:

On certain subject vehicles, the metal bracket on the undercover skid plate may separate from the vehicle while driving, due to insufficient welding strength between the undercover and metal bracket. This could result in the metal bracket falling off the vehicle, creating a road hazard for other users, and increasing the risk of a crash.

  1. Under cover
  2. Bracket

 

Owner Notification:

MazdaeBay logo will notify 2,640 owners of affected vehicles by first class mail on August 2, 2019. Owners will be asked to bring their vehicle to the nearest MazdaeBay logo dealership for repairs.

Important Safety Notice: The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act prohibits the delivery of any subject vehicle without performing the necessary repair for defects or failures. Failure to perform applicable recalls before delivery can result in extensive dealer fines and penalties from the Federal Government. Therefore, you must complete this recall for all affected vehicles in your inventory prior to delivery.

To help you effectively perform this recall, MazdaeBay logo has developed the following resources:

  1. Parts and Warranty information, Repair procedures and the Owner Letter are posted on MGSS (MazdaeBay logo Global Service Support) websites via MXConnect.
  2. Parts and Warranty information is also available in eMDCS.
  3. For warranty questions, contact the Warranty Hotline at (877) 727-6626, Option 3.
  4. For parts questions, contact the Corporate Dealer Assistance Group at (877) 727-6626 Option 2.

Please make certain the appropriate personnel in your dealership are aware of these resources and are familiar with the details of this recall before responding to customer inquiries.

We apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause you and your customers. Your understanding and support in carrying out this campaign is greatly appreciated.

Protect What is Important to You

MazdaeBay logo North American Operations

Sincerely,

Travis Young
Manager, Recalls – Technical Services Division
MazdaeBay logo North American Operations

MAZDAeBay logo NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS


MAZDAeBay logo DEALER EMAIL

June 28, 2019

Attention: MazdaeBay logo General, Parts and Service Managers

Subject: 2016 MazdaeBay logo MX-5 Undercover Welding Concern Recall Campaign 3619F

MazdaeBay logo Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Safety Recall Campaign on certain 201 6 MazdaeBay logo MX-5 vehicles, produced from May 26, 201 5 through July 6, 2015 affecting 2,476 US and U.S. Territory vehicles.

 

Action Required:

As a reminder all vehicles under this recall will show as “Not Launched” status in eMDCS and can be repaired once parts and warranty information is available on MGSS by July 6th After repairs, please hold the recall claim until the parts and warranty information is available on MGSS, approximately July 6th .

 

Concern Outline:

On certain subject vehicles, the metal bracket on the undercover may separate from the vehicle while driving. In the worst case, the metal bracket may fall off from the vehicle, creating a road hazard for other users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Causal factor: The welding strength between the undercover and metal bracket is insufficient.

Affected Vehicles:

ModelSubject VIN rangeSubject production date range
2016 MX-5JM1ND**** G0 100680 – 103315From May 26, 2015 through July 6, 2015

 

Owner Notification:

MazdaeBay logo will notify owners of affected vehicles by first class mail no later than August 23, 2019. Owners will be asked to bring their vehicle to the nearest MazdaeBay logo dealership for repairs.

Important Safety Notice: The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act prohibits the delivery of any subject vehicle without performing the necessary repair for defects or failures.

Failure to perform applicable recalls before delivery can result in extensive dealer fines and penalties from the Federal Government. Therefore, you must complete this recall for all affected vehicles in your inventory prior to delivery.

To help you effectively perform this recall, MazdaeBay logo has developed the following resources:

Parts and Warranty information, Repair procedures will post on MGSS (MazdaeBay logo Global Service Support) websites via MXConnect as soon as available, approximately July 6, 201 9.

  1. For warranty questions, contact the Warranty Hotline at (877) 727-6626, Option 3.
  2. For parts questions, contact the Corporate Dealer Assistance Group at (877) 727-6626 Option 2.
  3. Vehicles will display in eMDCS as “Not Launched” on June 29, 2019. Once Parts and Repair procedures are posted, repairs can be completed any used in-stock units as well as customer vehicles that exhibit the condition or that cannot wait.

Please make certain the appropriate personnel in your dealership are aware of these resources and are familiar with the details of this recall before responding to customer inquiries.

We apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause you and your customers. Your understanding and support in carrying out this campaign is greatly appreciated.

Protect What is Important to You

MazdaeBay logo North American Operations

Sincerely,

Hideo Takashima
Director, Technical Services Division
MazdaeBay logo North American Operations


1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAZDAeBay logoMX-52016

 


11 Associated Documents

Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Launch of Safety Recall 3619F-2016 MX-5 – Undercover Welding Concern.

RCMN-19V496-3090.pdf 436.769KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3

RCLQRT-19V496-0531.PDF 211.143KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4

RCLQRT-19V496-8163.PDF 211.242KB

 


Chronology

RMISC-19V496-4505.pdf 14.857KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 3619F

RMISC-19V496-4319.pdf 211.928KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V496-1250.PDF 212.951KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V496-9971.pdf 340.509KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V496-7757.pdf 244.626KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – MazdaeBay logo Dealer Email – June 28, 2019

RCMN-19V496-5298.pdf 374.806KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-19V496-2440.pdf 208.186KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2020-1

RCLQRT-19V496-7265.PDF 211.33KB

 


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